I SS4 - before the stage@ 10:38 PM - The 44km mammoth night stage has just started. In contrast to earlier the conditions are reported to be mostly dry. In the first loop of stages today especially the Peugeots, including Gilles Panizzi, are reported to have been on the wrong tyres. Their results after SS3 impressive then. Interestingly the leading Mitsubishi was on Pirellis (traditionally the best wet tyre). But now SS4 is be dry, which promises a complete change to the above furtunes!

Richards In Helicopter Crash@ 10:49 PM - David Richards and his wife, Karen, escaped unhurt after the helicopter he was piloting, a Eurocopter EC 135, developed suspected transmission failure near Stansted airport. Richards managed to land the aircraft in a field near North Weald, Essex, UK, which then fell on its side. Both Richards and his wife walked from the wreckage and were treated for shock.